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Election 2026 campaign heats up
Labour's fiscal plan sparks National's criticism and Green Party's transport pledge.
In brief
Labour's fiscal plan sparks National's criticism and Green Party's transport pledge. Labour released a $2.5b pay rise for care workers and National claimed Labour's policy had an $8.5b hole. Originally reported by RNZ.
Labour fiscal plan
Labour released its long-awaited fiscal plan on Sunday, claiming it would cost $2.5b over four years for 65,000 care and support workers.
National's policy criticism
National finance spokesperson Nicola Willis accused Labour of lying, claiming an $8.5b hole in its policy.
National's transport pledge
National pledged $1.75b to build South Auckland's Mill Road and launched its blue campaign bus.
Green Party's transport plan
The Green Party pledged public transport free for eligible groups and capped bus and train fares at $2.
Te Pāti Māori list
Te Pāti Māori announced its one-person party list with general secretary Lance Norman as the only extra candidate.
The essence
Labour released a $2.5b pay rise for care workers and National claimed Labour's policy had an $8.5b hole.
